Description

Human Resources Business Partner – Maryland Region

Empower People. Drive Change. Shape the Future of Work.

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives on building partnerships, solving problems, and making a lasting impact? We’re looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic team supporting our Maryland region.

 In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership and staff to align people strategies with organizational goals, enhance employee engagement, and foster a culture of inclusion and growth. You’ll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions while serving as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. If you’re passionate about people and ready to bring strategic HR solutions to life, we invite you to apply and help us continue building a workplace where employees and leaders thrive!

 We recognize that flexibility supports balance and productivity — that’s why this position offers the option to work from any of our Maryland office locations (Baltimore, Crownsville, or Glen Burnie), with a blend of in-office collaboration and hybrid flexibility! Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and mission-driven team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• The ability to make a real difference in the employee experience across the region
• Excellent Benefits
• Education Assistance (Student Loan Repayback, Tuition Reimbursement, & Certification/License Reimbursement)
   

What We Need:

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters
 

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Provides guidance and input on restructurings, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for leaders.
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success & follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Advise management on hiring and terminations
• Partner with hiring managers to manage talent acquisition needs.
• Promote diversity awareness in hiring practices.
• Manage HRIS on the day-to-day basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster a supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage—from job posting to onboarding—we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Requirements

• Education/Training:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent credits toward degree in human resources or related area

• Experience:  Minimum of 7 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.